Naumovska, Bojana
Preferred name
Naumovska, Bojana
Official Name
Naumovska, Bojana
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bojana@isppi.ukim.edu.mk
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Item type:Publication, MACEDONIAN ELECTION RULES: CITIZENS VIS-À-VIS POLITICAL PARTIES(Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola, 2022-06-15); Dimitrovska, Milka - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Dilemmas Concerning the Macedonian Еlectoral Мodel: From Single Electoral Unit to Open Lists(Institute for Sociological, Juridical and Juridical Research, University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius" - Skopje, 2020); The Republic of North Macedonia has ensured certain legal preconditions for real pluralism, but practice has shown that the current electoral rules significantly constrain these possibilities (especially when it comes to parliamentary representation of the smaller parties). Two substantial proposals for changes in the electoral system have gained traction in the past years: move towards a single (national) electoral constituency instead of the present six; and the move from closed-list proportional representation to preferential voting via open lists. These proposals are backed by the idea that the current electoral system is characterized by a certain deficiency regarding realistic transposing of citizens’ votes in representative mandates, as well as by the fact that smaller political parties rarely achieve parliamentary representation through the present electoral rules. By imploring content analysis of both theoretical and empirical literature, using the primary data of interviews conducted with a small number of small parties’ leaders as well as by using the comparative method, the authors present relevant argumentation for each of the aforementioned proposals and ultimately provide respective solutions that should be further researched and could provide basis for legislative interventions in the Electoral code of the Republic of North Macedonia. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, MACEDONIAN ELECTION RULES: CITIZENS VIS-À-VIS POLITICAL PARTIES(Institute for Research and European Studies, 2022-06); The Macedonian election rules, i.e. the setting of the electoral system, produce a double effect, an effect on the voter, and an effect on the party system. Therefore, each change in the electoral regulations would not only alter the voters’ comportment but also impact the political parties. Considering these effects, the paper aimed to compare the attitudes of the citizens and political parties regarding the electoral legislature (both for the parliamentary and local elections); and produce adequate electoral solutions as a corrective for the detected shortcomings of the current regulations. The paper relied on content analysis of theoretical literature and research, empirical qualitative research based on citizens’ focus groups from each region in Macedonia, questioned political parties, and additional data analysis. The ultimate findings propose a way to promote the equal value of each vote, proportional regional representation, and MPs' accountability at the parliamentary elections. For the local elections, the proposed solution referred to reducing the election cost, the possibility of political bargaining, and preserving the legitimacy of elected mayors. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, THE GERMAN ELECTORAL MODEL IN RESPONSE TO THE MACEDONIAN POLITICAL CONTENT(Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research, University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius" - Skopje, 2021)Having regard the role of the electoral model on the political behavior of the citizens in a country, as well as the impact it has on the party system, this paper aims to offer a new electoral model that is most appropriate for the Macedonian political context. Guided by the characteristics of the electoral systems, as well as their application in specific state systems, the research question of this paper will focus on determining the adequacy of the German electoral model in relation to the detected shortcomings of the existing Macedonian electoral model. In order to answer the main research question, this paper, in addition to presenting the German election model, through the presentation and analysis of primary and secondary data will try to connect the detected shortcomings of the existing Macedonian model with the basic characteristics of the offered most appropriate model.